Visiting Juarez

The charm of Mexico is as accessible to El Paso as a neighbor's side door.  Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, is just a few minutes away by a short drive, trolley ride, or even a stroll across one of the three main bridges connecting El Paso and Juarez. One fun and relatively hassle-free way to get to Juarez is through the El Paso/Juarez Trolley Co. For a relatively small round-trip fee, you will able to enjoy 10 stops that include Juarez's main attractions, malls, markets, restaurants and art galleries. The trolleys leave hourly from the El Paso Convention & Performing Arts Center located at San Francisco and Santa Fe.

TOURIST TIPS FOR VISITING MEXICO
courtesy of Sí El Paso Tours

A photo ID (driver's license) is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. Non-resident citizens of other countries are required to present their passport and visa when entering the United States. Lawful permanent resident aliens are required to present their alien registration (“green”) card.

Each U.S. resident may bring back $400.00 worth of articles duty free once every 30 days (subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes and cigars).

Texas residents aged 21 years or older may bring back 1 liter of alcohol, 1 case of beer and 3 gallons of wine once every 30 days. Residents of other states, 21 years or older, may bring back up to 4 liters of alcohol and 1 case of beer every 30 days. One carton of American cigarettes or 100 cigars (non-Cuban) and no limits on Mexican cigarettes are permitted for those 21 years of age or older. Any item of alcohol over 1 liter is subject to customs duty and internal revenue tax. Texas state tax is collected on all liquor.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

Potted plants, apples, mangos, some dried herb teas, pork, ham, uncooked chicken and eggs. Avocados may be brought back but the seeds must be removed. Items made from the skins of endangered species such as crocodile wallets and sea turtle boots are prohibited. Narcotics and dangerous drugs are prohibited and there are severe penalties if imported.

For more information, please contact the U.S. Customs office in El Paso at (915) 872-5710, or visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection web site at http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/home.xml and click on the “Know Before You Go” link on the right hand side.